John B. Goodman (August 15, 1901 – June 30, 1991) was an American
art director. He won an
Oscar and was nominated for three more in the category
Best Art Direction.[1] He worked on 208 films between 1934 and 1968, including It's a Gift (1934) starring
W. C. Fields.[2] Goodman was a known
bibliophile as well, with particular interests in
American maritime history, early sailing ships, the American West,
California, and the
Gold Rush. These personal interests complemented his professional work, enabling Goodman to craft historically accurate sets.[3]
Selected filmography
Goodman won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more:
John B. Goodman (August 15, 1901 – June 30, 1991) was an American
art director. He won an
Oscar and was nominated for three more in the category
Best Art Direction.[1] He worked on 208 films between 1934 and 1968, including It's a Gift (1934) starring
W. C. Fields.[2] Goodman was a known
bibliophile as well, with particular interests in
American maritime history, early sailing ships, the American West,
California, and the
Gold Rush. These personal interests complemented his professional work, enabling Goodman to craft historically accurate sets.[3]
Selected filmography
Goodman won an Academy Award for Best Art Direction and was nominated for three more: